Throughout her high school career, C.B. Aycock’s Shawna Williams has learned that hard work pays off. For Williams, who plays softball and golf, success on the softball diamond came almost immediately, but Williams never stopped working hard to succeed on and off the field. “I just love it, I love every aspect about,” Williams said…… read more »
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Athletes Of The Week: Shawna Williams
Softball: C.B. Aycock Opens The Season With Two Straight Wins
The C.B. Aycock softball team opened its season with two straight wins. The Golden Falcons defeated New Bern 3-2 on Tuesday. Then on Thursday, C.B. Aycock toppled J.H. Rose 9-1. In the New Bern game, McKenzie Millard went 2-3 with a stolen base, Emma Smith was 1-3 and Annsleigh Rouse went 1-2. Shawna Williams got…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Allie Lane
When Southern Wayne’s Allie Lane started playing softball when she was six years old, she was instantly hooked. Her cousin played baseball, and there was something about hitting, catching and running the bases that intrigued her, and she decided she was going to play softball in high school. “I got into from there,” Lane said.…… read more »
Softball: Southern Wayne Gets Its First Win Of The Season Against Eastern Wayne (PHOTO GALLERY)
Playing in its first home softball game in over a year, the Southern Wayne softball team was energized to be playing in front of its fans again. Down 1-0 in the bottom of the first, the Saints exploded for a ten-run outburst, which led to a 20-4 victory against Eastern Wayne on Tuesday. The Saints…… read more »
Princeton’s Miller Headed To William Peace
Her hair flowing gently in the breeze, Morgan Miller grabbed a pen and smiled as she signed the piece of paper. On Friday afternoon, Miller inked a national letter of intent to play softball at William Peace University. “It’s great, and it’s been a lifelong goal of mine to sign. I’ve been playing softball since…… read more »
Princeton’s Braswell Finally Gets To Sign Her NLI With William Peace
Reanna Braswell finally got to sign her national letter of intent on Friday afternoon. The former Princeton Bulldog, who is now a freshman at William Peace University, did not get a chance to sign last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Due to COVID and that I wasn’t sure this is what I wanted to…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Mary Archibald
Pinpointing a sport that epitomizes what Mary Archibald, who plays basketball, softball and golf, means to Goldsboro is difficult because they all accurately encapsulate her prowess. In all three sports the senior plays, her consistency sets her apart. Archibald’s leadership, tenacity and skill are on display in every game. “My main sport is basketball,” Archibald…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Emily Williams
In Spring Creek’s Emily Williams opinion, there is nothing quite as exhilarating as playing basketball with her teammates and playing as hard as she possibly can. Williams, who is only a freshman, has already blossomed into a leader and key contributor for the Gators as her high school career started. “I have a sibling that…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Leonna Nelson
A three-sport athlete at Princeton High School, Leonna Nelson, is the epitome of a teammate. The senior, who plays softball, basketball and volleyball, brings a laser-like focus to every sport she plays, and it is a perfect example of why she is such an integral part of the Bulldogs’ success. Softball is her primary sport,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Hannah Martin
Anyone who knows North Duplin’s Hannah Martin knows that she is extremely competitive. It is not a secret, and it helps make her who she is. Martin invests in her passions, and she pursues them relentlessly. Playing sports at North Duplin helped instill the value of hard work and taught Martin how much of a…… read more »
